Description
American Goulash is the quintessential comfort food that warms hearts and bellies alike. This hearty one-pot dish features tender ground beef, zesty tomatoes, and comforting elbow macaroni, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or relaxed dinner gatherings. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, this classic meal is sure to be a hit with both children and adults. In just 25 minutes, you can create a satisfying dish using pantry staples, ensuring that every bite is filled with nostalgia and warmth.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup elbow macaroni pasta, cooked (measured before cooking)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until crumbled; drain excess grease.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Season with sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add cooked macaroni; stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg